By Stelios Orphanides Yesterday’s government bond issue, even at a higher cost compared to other European periphery countries such as Italy, Spain, Portugal and Ireland, will help Cyprus further reduce the cost of

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Monday reshuffled his team handling talks with European and IMF lenders, after his finance minister was sharply criticized for his performance at a euro zone meeting last week.

The European Central Bank may reconsider its decision to continue accepting Cypriot securities as collateral for monetary policy operations should Cyprus further delay the implementation of the foreclosure legislation, the Central

The ratings agency Standard & Poor’s on Wednesday cut Greece’s credit rating deeper into junk territory, citing worsening economic conditions due to prolonged negotiations between the country and its lenders.

Attorney-general (AG) Costas Clerides on Tuesday night charged President Nicos Anastasiades with supporting Deputy Attorney-general Rikkos Erotokritou, who was accused of bribery in a report by an independent investigator, released earlier.